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GVSU was ranked #107 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for education majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #5 in Michigan.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 59 |
| Best Education Schools | 107 |
| Best Education Master’s Degree Schools | 253 |
| Best Education Graduate Degree Schools | 270 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Grand Valley State University handed out 419 bachelor's degrees in education. This is a decrease of 37% over the previous year when 664 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 233 students received their master’s degree in education from GVSU. This makes it the #159 most popular school for education master’s degree candidates in the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at GVSU paid an average of $888 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $629 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,978 | $21,154 |
| Books and Supplies | $780 | $780 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,142 | $11,142 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,477 | $2,477 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 419 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in education from GVSU. About 18% were men and 82% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 90% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Grand Valley State University with a bachelor's in education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20 |
| White | 378 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 9 |
GVSU does not offer an online option for its education bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the GVSU Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 231 students graduated with a master's degree in education from GVSU. About 24% were men and 76% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 87% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Grand Valley State University with a master's in education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 15 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 200 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the education majors at Grand Valley State University.
Education students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Education | 303 |
| Educational Administration | 139 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 101 |
| Special Education | 62 |
| Curriculum & Instruction | 51 |
| Student Counseling | 29 |
| Teaching English or French | 14 |
| Instructional Media Design | 11 |
| Multilingual Education | 4 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.